contended

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The chain’s struggles around its brand and menu have added to broader challenges facing the casual-dining industry, which has contended with low- and middle-income consumers watching their wallets and seeking maximum value for their dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

As AI applications explode in popularity, Reitzes contended, IBM could see an “unexpected surprise” regarding its flagship public cloud offering, Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

But his opposition, he contended, made the final versions of the legislation better.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Households would not be going out to dinner regularly if they were in serious financial trouble,” Stanley contended.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Edmund’s father seized the king’s treasury, and the lords contended for control.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein